Jefferson is a city located in Jackson County Georgia. Jefferson has a 2024 population of 16,548. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 5.03% annually and its population has increased by 23.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,380 in 2020.
The average household income in Jefferson is $121,974 with a poverty rate of 9.4%. The median age in Jefferson is 34.1 years: 31.1 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jefferson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,546 | 78.14% |
| Black or African American | 2,020 | 14.97% |
| Other race | 400 | 2.96% |
| Two or more races | 382 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 148 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,275 | 3.15 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Married | 2,845 | 3.57 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 798 | 1.13 | 67 | 33 |
| Female | 438 | 3.8 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Male | 194 | 3.95 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
3.58
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
80.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 338 | 3.91% |
| Associates Degree | 781 | 9.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,235 | 25.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 861 | 9.97% |
| High School Graduate | 2,653 | 30.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 363 | 4.2% |
| Some College | 1,406 | 16.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,442 | 6,029 | 2,461 |
| Black | 1,320 | 1,213 | 278 |
| Hispanic | 698 | 552 | 313 |
| Other Race | 226 | 101 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 118 | 48 |
| Asian | 95 | 78 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 44.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,449 | $111,875 | $47,898 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,929 | $127,159 | $65,784 |
| High School Graduate | $45,410 | $39,160 | $55,087 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,017 | $58,223 | $47,261 |
| Some College | $51,406 | $59,375 | $37,550 |
$55,017
Average Earnings
$58,223
Average Male
$47,261
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.95% of Jefferson residents speak only English, while 6.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,020 | 653 | 32.33% |
| White | 9,933 | 431 | 4.34% |
| Hispanic | 1,102 | 165 | 14.97% |
| Other | 400 | 110 | 27.5% |
| Multiple | 382 | 34 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 148 | 19 | 12.84% |
9.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.2%
Male Poverty Rate
12.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Black, with 32.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is White, with 4.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.81% |
| Some College | 9.69% |
| High School | 7.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 86.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 61.98% |
| Female Employed | 4.11% |
| Male Employed | 3.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,795 | $139,980 |
| Households | $95,850 | $121,974 |
| Married Families | $132,056 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,545 | $39,402 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
58.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
562
Number of Veterans
509
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 177 |
| Vietnam | 173 |
| Second Gulf War | 161 |
| Korea | 60 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 145 |
| 75+ | 128 |
| 55 to 64 | 127 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 550 | 7.15% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 3.23% |
| Black | 12 | 0.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.39%
Born in Jefferson
96.32%
Native Born
3.68%
Foreign Born
2.55%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
96.32% of Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 63.39% having been born in Georgia. 2.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,508 | 792 | 4.02% |
| 2028 | 19,716 | 792 | 4.19% |
| 2027 | 18,924 | 792 | 4.37% |
| 2026 | 18,132 | 792 | 4.57% |
| 2025 | 17,340 | 792 | 4.79% |
| 2024 | 16,548 | 792 | 5.03% |
| 2023 | 15,756 | 442 | 2.89% |
| 2022 | 15,314 | 1,271 | 9.05% |
| 2021 | 14,043 | 663 | 4.96% |
| 2020 | 13,380 | 1,327 | 11.01% |
| 2019 | 12,053 | 328 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 11,725 | 504 | 4.49% |
| 2017 | 11,221 | 719 | 6.85% |
| 2016 | 10,502 | 301 | 2.95% |
| 2015 | 10,201 | 302 | 3.05% |
| 2014 | 9,899 | 159 | 1.63% |
| 2013 | 9,740 | 59 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 9,681 | 101 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 9,580 | 39 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 9,541 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,825 | 1,062 | 38.44% |
| 1990 | 2,763 | -17,745 | -86.53% |